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Bullfighting: Culture or Cruelty?

In Latin America and Europe combined, approximately 250,000 bulls die each year. Do these bulls fall prey to a deadly virus, perhaps? Far from it. The bulls are tortured and killed for the sake of entertainment. Have we evolved at all since the Roman times?

Latest polls show that over 72% of Spanish citizens have no interest in bullfighting, yet, because of a small group of influential people in Spain, this inhumane tradition is being kept alive. Fortunately, in Europe and Latin America a growing segment of the population is standing up against bullfighting and calling for an end to this cruel spectacle.

Thank you for this interview, Alyx. Could you start by giving us some historical information on how bullfighting began? What is its origin?

There is not much specific information on how or where bullfighting began, but it is thought to date back to Roman times when many different species of animal were killed for the sake of entertainment in public arenas.

Bulls were also sacrificed for religious purposes and more recently, bullfights were (and often still are) held on Sundays, as part of Christian Saints festivals.

Most people associate bullfighting with Spain. Besides Spain, which other countries practice bullfighting?

Within Europe, bullfighting can be found in Spain, France and Portugal. Approximately 40,000 bulls die in bullfights every year in Europe.

In Latin America, bullfighting can be found in Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. ‘Bloodless’ bullfights can also be found in the USA. Approximately 210,000 bulls in bullfights die every year in Latin America.

Does bullfighting differ according to the country? If so, in what way?

There are 3 types of bullfighting ‘styles’ – Spanish, French and Portuguese. The Spanish version is the most common across both Europe and Latin America. Bulls die in both the Spanish and Portuguese versions, although in the Portuguese style it happens behind the scenes, after the bullfight has finished. The French style does not lead to the death of the bull but is also very stressful for the animals involved.

A lot of people ignore what really happens during a bullfight. They have a simple, even romantic image of a torero taunting a bull and of one final thrust of the sword bringing death to the animal. What exactly takes place during a bullfight?

In the Spanish style, which is the most common, there are 3 stages:

1. After the bull enters the ring, toreros wave capes so that the bull charges several times. This is followed by the entrance of the picadors on horseback, who drive a long spear into the bulls back. Both of these short stages are designed to tire the bull and weaken its neck and shoulder muscles, causing it to drop its head. There is also a significant risk to the horses involved – although they wear padding, the experience is very stressful for them and can cause serious or fatal injury.

2. Men called banderilleros enter the ring and use weapons called banderillas (colourful short spears with harpoon ends) which further weaken the bull when they are stabbed into the top of the bulls back. By this point the bull has lost a significant amount of blood and is exhausted.

3. The matador enters with a cape and sword. Tiring the bull further with several runs at the cape, the matador thrusts the sword through the bulls back, with the intention of severing the aorta. The sword often misses, piercing the lungs and the bull drowns in its own blood – as can be witnessed when bulls are often be seen with blood pouring from their nose and mouth at the end. If the bull does not die quickly, a small knife is used to sever its spinal cord at the neck. If the crowd deems it a ‘good’ kill, the matador is ‘awarded’ the bull’s ears and tail which he cuts off himself (the bull is often still alive during this).

The whole process takes approximately 20 minutes – and the bull suffers an agonizing and torturous death.

In spite of bullfighting being a cruel and inhumane tradition, many people—not only Spaniards—watch this spectacle. Why do you think this is and what does this say about human nature?

Within bullfighting countries there is a small but strong following that keeps bullfighting alive, largely based on the claim that it is part of the country’s culture. All bullfighting countries have a fascinating history, with a rich culture that they should be proud of. However, evidence is showing us that most citizens of these countries do not want animal cruelty to be part of their heritage. Just as with the ban on foxhunting in the UK, citizens are speaking out about the importance of animal welfare over an archaic ‘tradition’ that is neither necessary nor humane.

The latest polls in Spain show us that over 72% of Spanish people have no interest in bullfighting. This climbs to over 80% in the autonomous region of Catalonia. Anti-bullfighting sentiment is growing across Europe and Latin America – people are standing up against the protection of bullfighting as part of national heritage and calling for an end to this cruel spectacle.

Furthermore, the WSPA believes that culture is no excuse for cruelty, no matter where in the world it happens or the rationale behind it.

Unfortunately a huge amount of support also comes from tourism; again because tourists are led to believe that bullfighting is part of a particular country. They are unwittingly supporting a dying industry that thrives on the torture of an animal: many leave the fights shaken and disturbed by what they have witnessed, which is, simply, animal cruelty for the sake of entertainment.

What arguments do supporters of bullfighting use to defend their tradition?

They use many arguments to defend the spectacle, mostly in reference to culture and the economy. You can read more on these ongoing debates at www.bullfightingfreeeurope.org, a website sponsored by WSPA and ten other animal protection groups across Europe.

What is the WSPA doing to end bullfighting? Have there been any significant developments in the last few years?

In Catalonia, WSPA is running its Culture Without Cruelty campaign with member society ADDA, and there have been a series of successes in the region in recent years. 47 towns, including Barcelona, have declared themselves anti-bullfighting. You can sign our petition, calling for a ban on bullfighting in Catalonia, here.

In Spain, WSPA is supporting work done by member society Stop Our Shame who are working to end the national subsidies (funded by Spanish taxpayers) given to the bullfighting industry, which total a staggering 530 million Euros a year.

In France, 3 towns have recently declared their anti-bullfighting status. You can find out more at Anticorrida.com.

WSPA is also working closely with an alliance of ten other animal protection organizations from across Europe to tackle the issue at European level. The EU currently gives subsidies (funded by EU taxpayers) to breeders of fighting bulls, as part of its annual agricultural subsidy system. We recently held a series of events in Brussels at the European Parliament to highlight this issue and call on Parliamentarians and the Commission to end these subsidies. You can find out more at www.bullfightingfreeeurope.org

In Latin America many of WSPA’s member societies are working towards bans of bullfighting across the region. The first two anti-bullfighting towns in the region have recently been declared: Baños de Agua Santa in Ecuador and Zapatoca in Colombia. In Medellin, Colombia, the first ever group of anti-bullfighting city councilors has been established. You can keep up to date with the latest developments on the WSPA International website.

What is Spain’s position?

In Spain, there is a small group of powerful and influential people behind the bullfighting industry that are keeping it alive. Bullrings are suffering from declining attendance and a lack of patience from the public in terms of its increasing awareness of animal welfare. Unfortunately, government officials often hesitate to speak out against the spectacle; as was the case a few years ago with foxhunting in the UK. However, the Spanish people are telling us they have had enough, as shown in Catalonia and the Canary Islands (who have also banned bullfighting), and by the recent banning of the broadcast of bullfights on state TV, following the assertion that it is too violent for children. We think it is about time that the government listens to its citizens and ends bullfighting for good in Spain.

Do you see Spain making bullfighting illegal any time soon?

Based on public opinion polls that have been done, dwindling attendance at bullfights as well as the achievements in recent years in getting anti-bullfighting declarations, we are confident that bullfighting is a dying industry that is destined to be banned in the near future.

Is there a way bullfighting could be modified to become a humane practice?

No – the practice would still involve placing an animal into an unnatural situation that causes the animal stress and anxiety, for the sake of entertainment. WSPA wants to see an end to bullfighting worldwide, in all its forms.

What can Spaniards do to help stop bullfighting in Spain?

Spanish people can help to end bullfighting in their country by writing to their local politicians and high level officials within the government, expressing their wish for national subsidies to the bullfighting industry to end, and for their to be a national legislative ban on bullfighting in Spain. They can also avoid attending bullfights and spreading the word to their friends and family.

They can also sign our petition to achieve a ban in Catalonia which can be found here.

Another way to help is to support their local animal welfare organizations, either through donations or by attending peaceful events that call on the government to end bullfighting.

What can the rest of the world do to help?

The number one thing that people can do to help end bullfighting is not to visit bullfights when they go abroad. Tourist money is a huge factor in keeping the industry alive. Whilst curiosity can often lead people to ‘just go once’, this is enough to sustain the industry and the animal cruelty that it promotes.

Spread the word to any friends, family and colleagues, especially if you know they are visiting Europe anytime soon.

Write to politicians in your own country, asking them to call on bullfighting countries to improve standards of animal welfare and not to promote cruelty for entertainment’s sake.

Is there anything else you’d like to say to our readers?

The WSPA is also campaigning for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW) at the United Nations – international recognition that animals matter and governments should be doing more to protect them. Such an agreement would help us talk to governments about issues like bullfighting. You can sign the petition in support at www.animalsmatter.org.

Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions on this important subject.

I would like to end this interview by quoting some wise words from Mahatma Ghandi:

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”

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Let boycott all countries that has this kind of activity dont go there as a protest and go to another country for vacation make sure why you are avoiding the visit to this country . If the authorities dont do anything maybe we who are against this kind of cruelty can stop. carry a sigh when traveling saying to go to Spain or any county that has it. Make a TEE short saying BULLFIGHTING MUST BE STOPPED with a bull picture on it and we will buy to get fund to stop it . I live in USA and I am giving my suggestions, lets find out in Europe from where the tourists come from when they to to Spain and lets make flyer and distribute in all travel agencies to avoid Spain until this cruelty ends.

72% of Spanish people don’t care about the bullfight. Even assuming that poll is representative, it doesn’t mean they disapprove, want it banned, are moved by the cruelty etc. It means they don’t care, like I don’t care about football. To someone who is worried about damage to animals, that should be an infinitely more worrying situation than 50% loving it and 50% hating it.

I saw a bullfight when I was a kid and now I came back to Spain for a visit. I was trying to get some tickets to the bullfighting but I suddenly stopped because I recalled all that I remembered when I was a kid and the bull IS SUFFERING. Even a kid can tell that and why can’t adults?

Encourages people to look closely at their lives, their actions and see what the results are in the heart. Suggestions are given about behaviour that might add to one’s suffering, but there is no ostracism involved for those that choose to not follow those suggestions. The general proposal is that ‘if you live a moral life then your heart will more likely be at peace’. clearly stated that a moral and virtuous life would lead to peace of mind and heart, and ultimately to enlightenment.
It is interesting to see sometimes how violent people can become and having reflected well on the result of those actions ultimately promote suffering.

Bullfighting is a vary long running tradition deeply rooted in mediterranean culture that stretches back thousands of years. Just because you may not like it or believe it to be wrong does not give you some sort of moral high ground from which to call for its end. If you don’t like it, don’t support it, no one is asking you to. I see this push to end bullfighting as part of a larger movement toward a more “PC” western world that is effectively distorting our history and destroying our cultural foundations. I find it ironic that this mentality is generally espoused by people who are strict adherents to the doctrince of cultural relativism, which makes their position self contradictory.

A cultural tradition that reaches as far back as this one should not be given up lightly, and it is presumptuous for those that would eliminate it to think that they have the right to do so. If you want a cause to champion, find one that helps people and actually does something that will make a significant difference in the world.

I for one have never been to a bullfight, but it is something I would definitely like to experience sometime in my life.

Having been an avid equestrian and animal lover my whole life, I was torn between the cruelty and the passion. In all my 56 years, never have I witnessed such unbelievable horsemanship…NEVER!!! The passion, strength, courage and skill between horse and rider has had me mezmerized to this day.

I look upon the rejoneador (rider) as a soldier training for war on horseback. There is much cruelty in the world, yet I believe that bullfighting on horseback began as some sort of preparation for conquering the real, true enemy, whomever it may be.

As humans, we will never be able to truly put ourselves in the bull’s place, but I believe that if I WERE a bull, I would rather die in the bull ring than in a slaughterhouse. Also, if you have ever witnessed what animals are forced to endure for far longer than 20 minutes, i.e. weeks, months or years; during “animal experimentation,” bullfighting can seem like a walk in the park.

In closing I find the rejoneadors to be the strongest, bravest, most passionate men I have EVER seen! Could that, perhaps, be worth the price of the bull’s 20 minutes of suffering?

BULLFIGHTING is absolutely disgusting. These so called “courageous” matadors are the most cowardly of them all. Of course the bull cannot win with six swords pinned into it’s body. This is the farthest thing for a sport and I hope these people all beleive in karma, because they will get it. DO NOT WASTE your money on this type of animal cruelty. Saying we need to “preserve the culture” and continue is like saying we need to “preserve the culture” of the Nazi Germany or slavery of the African Americans. This is downright low and I am sorry to see the human race partake in such a disgraceful event.

ALL should unit against the cruelty of bullfights. Its not a fight, the bull does not stand a chance for survival…. it is human cruelty at its maximum expression. Shame on Spain, shame on Mexico, shame on Peru, shame on those countries that allow such barbaric entertainment … its worse than the Romans. Do not travel to those countries, boycott them !!!!

I hope bullfighting ends soon. I’m from Mexico, and I’m so ashamed that Mexico is the only country that does not have at least one bullfighting-free city. There are already several bills that seek to ban bullfighting in Mexico. The largest bull ring in the world is in Mexico and I’m so ashamed. Our fellow animals deserve our compassion. The day bullfighting is abolished will be the happiest in my life. And I’ll say Good riddance to bad rubbish!

This makes me sick. People who say bullfights are for culure if u ask me are just wrong. They know deep inside its is cruel but they only want the money and just have to make up excuse just to cover the truth. Also judging by the comments, everyone else agrees with me so DOWN WITH BULLFIGHTING!

This is the worst thing that anyone could do to an animal…they do not deserve to die such a horrible death…this should be outlawed and never again allowed ANYWHERE!! This is horrible and cruel..the bulls should not have to suffer just because of some old thing that people thought to be entertainment…i dont get how people can sit through something so nasty and cruel.. how would they feel to have a sword go through their lungs and make them bleed out?? It is inhumane and never should have been allowed. I believe that these poor bulls should be treated just like any other animal in our world and not be killed just for peoples entertainment. It makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about what these bulls go through. Put yourselves in their place and let me know how you feel about this situation.

Stop supporting this industry in its ‘religious’ countries and educate people wherever possible. The majority of citizens (globally, not just in the Latin countries) are sickened by this awful tradition and really only the spectators are the ones privy to such unreal, evil barbarity. Especially with money being so precious if not rare… won’t most people think to spend it far more wisely or for their own survival? I think eventually after failing to retain interest the bullfight will be illegalized but til then somehow the rest of us won’t lose hope.

I think it is very very very wrong and no matter how far the traditions go it still doesn’t make it right because was it right when it first started? No, it wasn’t and then it was not a tradition. How would you feel if you were that bull? You would feel terrified and angry and imagine if many people came along with big spears and started poking them into you so you die, its completely wrong and very sad that it still goes on. I am so disappointed that some human beings actually think that it is ok to torture an animal! Absolutely disgusting, i cant express my feelings enough.

Bullfighting is no worse then the industrial farming today.
If you eat beef, pork or chicken you are just as bad as the people who loves bullfighting. I eat both Beef and support bullfighting.
Ghandi is way wrong with his “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.
The first country who made animal protection rules in the western world was Nazi Germany. These rules were so good that the German state today uses them today. But how great and a moral nation was The Third Reich?

If we are to ban bullfighting, it should be to protect the matadors, not the bulls. The bulls are already going to be killed brutally anyway. I say no to banning beef. Those people who speak out against meat typically don’t eat meat or enjoy it. We shouldn’t ban meat eaters from eating what they enjoy. Also, banning meat will be offensive to Christians. In the Bible, it said that God allowed humans to eat anything He created (other than other humans) as they were not unclean.

only an ignorant, heartless, worthless person would want to see a grown man in spandex torturing and killing a poor animal. we have ever right and obligation to defend these animals as we do any animal. GET IT STRAIGHT!

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I feel sorry for the terrible karma that awaits all countries where bullfighting is practiced, don’t be surprised of natural catastrophes, it’s just the payment for such brutality, the horrifying part is also the fact that matadors earn good money which encourages people to become matadors, this is sick, I’d rather go hungry than inflicting pain to an animal, this sick generation of matadors need to go home and try another profession. How can they sleep at night? I can understand a drunk person going to such events because they might not analyze the reality but decent people, to see an animal suffer just for fun, we really, really, really have to pray for those that are lost. I can only call a monster to a person that likes bullfighting. I enjoy thoroughly when a matador is gored, the revenge of so many bulls killed, I wish they could get the same punishment and have swords stuck into their backs so they know how painful it is. What they do later with the ears and tale? Put them in a frame in their living room? With all the adrenaline these animals still feel pain when they cut their ears and tale, matadors should have never been born.

Anyone who approves, likes, attends or doesn’t try to stop a bullfight is purely and simply a psychopath, i.e. a person who has no empathy, nor compassion, and has a mind which is pure and unadulterated EVIL.

I wish I could bury a spear on the back of all the stupids that attend bullfighting and then cut their two ears. I enjoy so much when matadors get gored. If you have no respect for animals you don’t have respect for people, damn the day you were born! all criminals!

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These people are stupid, they are harming these poor animal that never did a thin to them. I think that thes people are murderurs an they need to ban all bull fights. Who would want a dude In spandex to kill a bull for their enjoyment

This so called ‘bull fighting’ is nothing of the kind but more like pure ‘bull murdering’. Those who defend it should get real if they say it has a long running tradition, but if so that makes it a primitive tradition which has long been outdated ,cruel as well horrible to watch and should have no place in today’s humane society.This is just as bad as elephant / rhino ivory poaching. .

Jon: Eres un asco! Gente como tu debieron haber nacido en forma de toro para que experimentes el dolor. Jon: You are a disgrace! People like you should have been born as a bull so you experience that kind of pain.

Este mundo no puede cambiar con gente cancerigena como tu defendiendo una barbarie de tiempos romanos. This world will stand no chance of a change in conscience having people like you defending this barbarism of roman times.

“DID WE REALLY BELIEVE THERE WOULD BE NO CONSEQUENCES FOR THE CENTURIES OF EXPLOITATION, PLUNDER AND POLLUTION OF MOTHER EARTH? THE CUP IS FULL! IT IS ENOUGH! AFTER ALL THE CRUEL ACTS THAT MAN HAS COMMITTED ON ANIMALS AND NATURE, IT’S MAN’S TURN NOW. WHAT THIS MEANS IS POINTED OUT WITH UNCOMPROMISING CLARITY IN THE PAMPHLET “THE MURDER OF ANIMALS IS THE DEATH OF HUMANS”.

CATASTROPHES, EARTHQUAKES, TSUNAMIS ARE NOTHING BUT THE RESPONSE FROM PLANET EARTH TO HUMANS . THE EARTH IS VOMITING BLOOD FROM ALL ANIMALS BEING MURDERED BY EVIL MAN. THIS WORLD WILL NEVER FIND PEACE UNTIL WE LEARN TO RESPECT THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, PERIOD!

Yolanda , if you are referring to me as Jon , you have misunderstood what I have said or you don’t understand English , First of all I am not and do not speak Spanish, secondly let me rephrase it so you might understand better. I said that this so called ‘bull fighting is murder and should have no place in today’s humane society or world. Those people who defend it by saying ‘it is a an old tradition ‘ ( NOT ME ) I say those people are cruel and living in the primitive past and this tradition belongs to the primitive past and is outdated. Thirdly I too hate people who cause suffering to any animals just as much as you.

Celia Clarke .Not enough the 72% trying to stop it on there own. .The other (some very powerful) 28% (claiming long tradition as a reason) , need to die off or be re- educated and told “it’s the 21st not the 16th century” at a time when torture killing was normal even on humans , WE ARE NOT LIVING IN THE DARK BARBARIC PAST”! The sooner they understand that, the better for those poor animals .

Watching animal cruelty videos is the surest way to become more conscientious about the daily hell animals go through in the holocaust fields called “slaughterhouses”.

“As far as eating is concerned, humans prove to be ignorant. Billions of wild animals are killed to protect the animals that we eat. Environment is destroyed to feed to the animals we eat. More money, time and resources is spent fattening up the animals that are eaten than feeding humans who are dying of hunger. The greatest irony is that after all the expenses of raising these animals, they are eaten, and they kill us slowly (cholesterol, etc.)… .And rather than recognize this madness, billions of other animals are tortured trying to find cures to discover causes by eating animals in the first place.”

I’m against bullfighting but you sound like an idiot when you say incorrect things about bullfighting or even use the incorrect terms. For example torero is bull and MATADOR is the person to fight the bull

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1) Boxing is WRONG! 2 men beating each other senseless in a boxing ring is the Anglo whitey bread and butter!

2) Fishing is WRONG! A fish getting caught in the throat by a barbed hook is deadly to the fish. It is the Anglo whitey bread and butter of Americana!

3) UFC fighting in Octagon is WRONG!!!! 2 men beating and kicking the snot out of each other is cruel and dangerously deadly! Again, U.S. Anglo-whitey bread and butter!

4) The U.S.A. should and MUST STOP invading and subverting sovereign countries at a whim!

PLEASE STOP IN THE ANGLOSPHERE THESE 3 DEADLY ACTIVITIES! Ohhh wait a minute, let’s point the finger at countries like Spain that have been culturally participating in bullfights since BEFORE the U.S.A. ever existed!

In fact, it is thanks to the HELP of Spain that the U.S. was able to become independant from England! And NOT a single mention of that in U.S. history books! In fact, U.S. invented the Black Leyend to make it easier and digestible to it’s citizens to steal Spanish lands (Guam, Filipine Islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico which is still a Colony today!!). U.S.A. = RACISTS!!!

O.K. John White, so because Spain helped USA soooo much it is o.k. for barbaric countries like Spain to continue harassing and torturing a noble animal that has done nothing! because we abuse animal in slaughterhouses, mess up the neck of calves in rodeos, abuse animal in experimentation, kill marine life, are active in fur industry, practice poaching, allow criminals to go to Africa to kill magnificent animals and commit many other atrocities then it is o.k. for them to practice bullfighting? When two men fight, they do it because they want to, nobody is pushing them, as a matter of fact I find it perfectly o.k, they consent, apparently their purpose is to earn money, they are adults, they have a brain that can tell them if it is o.k or not. Animals don’t! Do you know what “tienta” is? Look it up and you will know how at such an early age these poor animals are brutally tortured. Americans and any person from any other nation have all the right to criticize Spain. Not only they practice bullfighting, they torture bulls in multiple festivities during the year, Correbous, Toro de la Vega, hang geese by the neck, hang dogs in trees, it is horrendous, the Inquisition for animals. A lot of animal cruelty going on here in USA but that does not mean that something so evil like bullfighting should be allowed to continue. I’m beginning to believe that the main culprit are tourists.

I undestand the fact that slaughterhouses are evil places, but heck, you’re talking about going a rung above in stupidity: making the slaughterhouses into public spectacles for the “enjoyment of a sunday afternoon”. Brianna talks about not being able to judge something she hasn’t witnessed firsthand…oh so you need to be in a torture chamber to understand what torture is?

I would still be eating meat if it wasn’t for the videos. If you call that “enjoyment”…(???) I wasn’t there when the Nazis committed their crimes but through history and images now I know what cannot be tolerated. If you want to continue ignoring the hellish life animals go through because of them being used as commodities, that’s your problem. You feel more empathy through observing than anything else. How can people go to bed at night knowing they have eaten veal? (a baby calf??) Why asking God for help when they don’t feel any compassion for those beings that are used to satisfy the pleasure of eating meat? I know bacon is tasty, it’s delicious, but now I know very well where it comes from terror and brutality.. that’s the difference, I will not go to a slaughterhouse because I think I could do something crazy and wind up in jail. People have no idea some workers kick and torture the animals if it wasn’t for the videos. Awareness does not come from being blindfolded purposely.

Bullfighting is CRUEL and totally unnecessary!! The killing of the horses by the bull is also cruel!! These animals did not ask to do this..people that say the bull loves to fight clearly don’t understand the true nature of animals. They NEVER fight for fun..only to defend their mates/babies or to survive when they need to eat. They don’t fight for sport!! We spear them to piss them off…clearly that proves they don’t enjoy the fight…they are antagonized until they fight and then they kill humans and horses and anything else that gets in their way. They are in pain and scared and lash out. That is not a sport!! STOP IT!!
Uneducated sadistic morons enjoy shit like this. I agree there are lots of sports that are stupid like boxing or MMA etc but they are informed humans who CHOOSE to do it, no one spears them and sends them into a ring and lets them kill whoever is in their way. No one blindfolds them or puts cotton in their ears or up their nose or slits their vocal cords so they cannot cry out in pain. Get real people…ABUSE ABUSE ABUSE. Who gives a crap if it’s history!! History isn’t always a good thing…Anybody remember Hitler or Stalin?? STOP the ABUSE OF BULLS AND HORSES!!

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